Louisiana State University

ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM DIRECTOR 3

Louisiana State University$64K — $126K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8 years of experience in administrative services or related fields
  • 5 years of administrative service experience with 6 years in any field or 4 years with an advanced degree
  • Proficient in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • Working knowledge of LaGov systems and Microsoft Office
  • Experience in budget management and procurement processes

Responsibilities

  • Oversee budget development, monitoring, and control for the District
  • Lead operations within LaGov systems as a subject matter expert
  • Direct procurement processes including policy setting and purchase approvals
  • Manage payroll processes and strategic planning
  • Evaluate district efficiency and coordinate HR/Accounting/Procurement reports

Benefits

  • Participation in structured training programs and continuing education
  • Opportunity for upward mobility within the organization
  • Engagement with a diverse team across multiple parishes
  • Involvement in strategic decision-making at the executive level
  • Access to advanced software systems related to budgeting and procurement
Full Job Description
Salary : $5,375.00 - $10,546.00 Monthly
Location : Hammond, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number:
Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division: District 62- Hammond
Opening Date: 06/09/2026
Closing Date: 6/23/2026 11:59 PM Central


The incumbent serves as the Appointing Authority for all employees under his/her jurisdiction and supervises a staff of four (4) direct reports and seven (7) indirect reports, all of which service six (6) parishes within the District's operating area. The incumbent will participate in appropriate DOTD structured training programs and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks.

The incumbent serves as the Assistant District Administrator of Business as a member of the District Executive Staff. As such, the incumbent is the Business Owner with overall responsibility for program administration, implementation, and compliance of the Accounting and Procurement sections of the District. Incumbent exercises supervision over a wide range of financial and administrative functions, including budget development, monitoring, tracking and reporting, accounting services, procurement and purchasing, contracts, consumable property inventory, property control management, and facility maintenance. This position is a highly complex position requiring the incumbent to do multiple tasks requiring specialized training and knowledge. The incumbent must function at advanced levels on several computer systems and software programs directly related to the development and maintenance of all services.

Candidates with the following specialized knowledge, skills and abilities are encouraged to apply:

Proficiently skilled with a working knowledge of Generally Accepted Account Principles (GAAP), Fiscal Accounting Code, LaGov (SAP, SRM, Agile Assets, Datawarehouse) and Microsoft Office software.

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes. Owns results, meets standards, and responds to feedback professionally.
Driving Results: The ability to set and pursue goals, maintain focus amid competing demands, and deliver results. Sets clear goals, stays focused, owns outcomes, and uses feedback to improve.
Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions. Analyzes key info, weighs evidence, and draws logical, well-supported conclusions from credible sources.

This position is located in Tangipahoa Parish, District 62 Unit 001 and reports to the District Administrator (Engineer 9).

Minimum Qualifications
Eight years of experience in administrative services; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus five years of experience in administrative services; OR

A bachelor's degree plus five years of experience in administrative services; OR

An advanced degree plus four years of experience in administrative services.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:

  • Oversees development, monitoring, and control of the District budget, ensuring accurate cost accounting, proper fund allocation, and coordination with DOTD Headquarters for special funding needs.
  • Leads District operations within LaGov systems (PTMW, AGILE, SAP, ERP, SRM), serving as subject matter expert for AGILE records and managing labor card corrections and approvals.
  • Directs procurement and supply management functions, setting policy, preparing specifications, approving Shopping Carts and Purchase Orders, and retaining purchasing authority for contract and non-contract purchases.
  • Manages District payroll processes with full post-pay period approval authority, while contributing to strategic planning, performance measurement, resource allocation, and advising the District Administrator on business operations.
  • Evaluates District efficiency, coaches support staff, directs preparation of HR/Accounting/Procurement reports, and coordinates safety and Workers' Compensation processes with the District Loss Prevention Officer.

Position-Specific Details:

Compensation: Below is the starting hourly rate.
  • Administrative Program Director 3 - $ 31.01/HR

Additional compensation may be considered impart with extraordinary qualifications in accordance with State Civil Service Rules and DOTD policy.

Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as either a probational appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency-wide permanent status employees); or by detail to special duty.
How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. Applicants can check the status of their application at any time by selecting the 'Application Status' link after logging into their account.

* Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Dalton Williams
District Administrator, Engineer 9
985-375-0101
[email protected]

01

Are you a permanent LA DOTD employee?
  • Yes
  • No

02

Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?
  • Yes
  • No

03

Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?
  • Yes
  • No

04

If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA".
05

To ensure compliance with PPM #9, DOTD Nepotism Policy, please list the name and relationship with any immediate family members that are currently employed by the LA-DOTD. Please type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members?
Required Question

About Louisiana State University

Louisiana State University (LSU) is a public research university in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It was founded in 1853 as the Louisiana State Seminary of Learning and Military Academy, and became Louisiana State University in 1870. LSU offers over 235 undergraduate and graduate degree programs across 14 colleges and schools, including the E. J. Ourso College of Business, the College of Engineering, and the Paul M. Hebert Law Center. The university is also home to the LSU Agricultural Center and the LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans. LSU has a strong athletic program, with its teams known as the LSU Tigers.
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